So, the proverbial IF, Briere was willing to waive his NMC. What do the Flyers have to add to make the trade a reality?
- jstross

Enough losses to make them sellers?

Which I hope does not happpen.

Depends on what you want coming back
- nonpoint22

This is still related to the Shattenkirk rumor.

So, the proverbial IF, Briere was willing to waive his NMC. What do the Flyers have to add to make the trade a reality?
- jstross

they need to give him an offer he can't refuse...

Couturier, if you look at his advanced stats, is already an elite level defensive player. He starts 40% of the time in the offensive zone, but over 60% of his shifts end in the other team's end. That's a huge flip.

I expect Laughton to someday be a good, solid 3rd line center. I expect Couturier to be a 25 goal guy who wins a Selke.
- Jsaquella

he'll take a quantum leap offensively when he improves his skating balance and agility

he'll take a quantum leap offensively when he improves his skating balance and agility
- isaiah520

imagine if they traded him for L. Schenn

This is still related to the Shattenkirk rumor.
- jstross

IMHO, Briere, a couple high picks or prospects , maybe sending a defensemen back like a Gus or Mez

Well first OEL isnt going anyone..I wonder if Laughton plus could land a good defenseman
- nonpoint22

Offer sheet his ass... You guys think Phoenix will match... Fu bettman

imagine if they traded him for L. Schenn
- JoeRussomanno

Offer sheet his ass... You guys think Phoenix will match... Fu bettman
- Philly1980

If there smart he wont even reach RFA status, but again who knows

do any of these rumors have credibility? not up on the sources...

If there smart he wont even reach RFA status, but again who knows
- nonpoint22

They are owned by the league... Good chance to snag him

do any of these rumors have credibility? not up on the sources...
- isaiah520

Thats what makes them Rumors...its just fun to think about what it would be like if the rumor happened

i can't blame CAL, they're in the sh1t as a franchise and have been for yrs...need an organizational roto rooter...

They are owned by the league... Good chance to snag him
- Philly1980

I thought the Jameson Group bought them?

Thats what makes them Rumors...its just fun to think about what it would be like if the rumor happened
- nonpoint22

some sources are better than others...ex., we were hearing about JVR for luke before last TDL from guys like dreger

some sources are better than others...ex., we were hearing about JVR for luke before last TDL from guys like dreger
- isaiah520

True...honestly I dont believe a rumor unless I hear it from Mckenzie or Dreger

he'll take a quantum leap offensively when he improves his skating balance and agility
- isaiah520

I don't see his skating as being an issue at all.

IMHO, Briere, a couple high picks or prospects , maybe sending a defensemen back like a Gus or Mez
- nonpoint22

I'd hate to give up Gus and find the Flyers right back were they started when Timo leaves. Problem here is unless there's a gentleman's handshake that the Blue's buyout Briere he won't wave his NMC. Therefor Flyers would have to sweten the pot.

plz explain
- JoeRussomanno

he's fat.

he's fat.
- hammarby31

knew I shoulda stuck with hockey

I'd hate to give up Gus and find the Flyers right back were they started when Timo leaves. Problem here is unless there's a gentleman's handshake that the Blue's buyout Briere he won't wave his NMC. Therefor Flyers would have to sweten the pot.
- jstross

I don't think that is true that the Blues would have to agree to buy him out for him to waive his NMC. And if we were getting back Shattenkirk, who cares about giving up Gustafsson.

hawks 3 minutes away from another way. blanking the blues in st. lewis.

I don't think that is true that the Blues would have to agree to buy him out for him to waive his NMC. And if we were getting back Shattenkirk, who cares about giving up Gustafsson.
- MJL

his parents?

I'd hate to give up Gus and find the Flyers right back were they started when Timo leaves. Problem here is unless there's a gentleman's handshake that the Blue's buyout Briere he won't wave his NMC. Therefor Flyers would have to sweten the pot.
- jstross

Thats just my opinion and may not even do it, but if it could I would do it. I wouldnt care about giving up Gus if were getting Shattenkirk

I don't see his skating as being an issue at all.
- MJL

it's the #1 area for improvement. no question and i think this is an accurate assessment then and now:

"Compared to the rest of the package, his skating is only average with the first few steps needing some extra work"